Benard Lusigi

Ruto regrets 'bad politics' of first two years, promises better future

By Benard Lusigi   2024-11-11 20:30:00

President William Ruto has committed to improve his administration’s delivery on election promises in the next three years.

Football legends bid farewell to Austin Oduor as they ask for government help

By Benard Lusigi   2024-11-14 08:00:00

The late Oduor served as Harambee Stars captain from 1988 to 1990 during his days as a defender.

Residents live in fear of gang attacks

By Benard Lusigi   2024-11-16 20:49:47

Several families living along the Kenya-Uganda border in Teso North, Teso South, and Butula constituencies are living in fear following a surge in crime.

Teach me the secret to marrying many wives, Malulu tells Oparanya

By Benard Lusigi   2024-11-22 17:30:14

Malava MP Moses Malulu Injendi has reached out to Co-operatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya to give him tips on how to be a polygamous man and take care of many women.

Governor Barasa sacks five CECs in cabinet reshuffle

By Benard Lusigi   2024-12-06 15:23:36

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has sacked five County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and 10 Chief Officers as he reshuffled his cabinet to improve service delivery.

Governors accuse Nyakan'go of usurping auditor general mandate

By Benard Lusigi   2024-12-08 20:30:00

The Controller of Budget released a report showing that 10 out of 47 counties spent zero funds on development under the reviewed period.

Traditional circumcisers disagree with Health CS over directive

By Benard Lusigi   2024-12-15 06:00:00

The Ministry of Health has directed communities carrying out circumcision rites to take their boys to approved hospitals for the procedure, in a bid to curb infections and botched surgeries.

Karua to Ruto: Manage your anger and stop insulting Kenyans

By Benard Lusigi   2024-12-16 13:20:00

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has told President William Ruto to manage his anger and stop using bad language towards Kenyans demanding accountability.

CS warns 25m Kenyans at risk of tropical diseases

By Benard Lusigi   2024-12-17 14:09:40

The Ministry of Health, county governments, and their partners launched a drug administration campaign in Kakamega to combat tropical diseases such as bilharzia and intestinal worms.

Chaos after Kuppet increases retirement age

By Benard Lusigi   2024-12-22 00:00:00

A teachers’ meeting turned chaotic following disagreement over the proposal to raise the retirement age for top Kuppet officials from 60 to 65 years.

Stop supporting my opponents, Governor warns county workers

By Benard Lusigi   2024-12-22 20:09:17

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has warned county employees who support his political opponents, terming it an act of sabotage.

Gachagua to Ruto: Your regime is desperate and has nothing left to offer

By Benard Lusigi   2024-12-31 12:20:00

Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the recent abductions of government critics, terming them as desperate attempts by government to silence Kenyans.

Busia youth demand Senator Omtatah's resignation over activism

By Benard Lusigi   2024-12-31 15:07:47

A section of youth from Busia have challenged Okiya Omtatah to resign as Senator and focus on activism.

Opposition gives Ruto ultimatum over abductions

By Benard Lusigi   2025-01-03 00:00:00

Opposition leaders have given President William Ruto’s government a seven-day ultimatum to release all the people abducted in the recent past or face mass demonstrations

Leaders clash over abductions as President promises to intervene

By Benard Lusigi   2025-01-04 00:00:00

A sombre burial ceremony attended by President William Ruto degenerated into a war of words as dignitaries traded blame on who ought to carry responsibility for abductions.

Anger at leaders' flippant remarks amid abductions terror and pain

By Benard Lusigi   2025-01-05 11:30:00

The spat between Governor George Natembeya and Kimani Ichung’wah, along with other leaders over the abduction of youths.

Mumias Sugar farmers set to receive bonus payout

By Benard Lusigi   2025-01-05 16:24:28

Mumias Sugar Company farmers are set to receive the first ever sugarcane bonus payout.

Jitters in Western as leaders shift to early campaigns for 2027 race

By Benard Lusigi   2025-01-08 06:00:00

The fate of development projects in Western is hanging on a thread as state officials and elected leaders shift attention to early campaigns.

Nurses and midwives' union call off strike after negotiations

By Benard Lusigi   2025-01-13 00:00:00

Kakamega will not be affected by the planned nationwide nurses and midwives strike, scheduled to begin today, after the union suspended it

Boost for Kakamega rural schools over Sh20m sponsorship deal

By Benard Lusigi   2025-02-03 15:50:19

The modern classes will host at least 200 students out of the growing population of 800 students in the entire school.